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Last time I wrote about kindergarten homeschool curriculum, I had a list as long as my arm. This time around, I need to keep it SIMPLE. In fact for my youngest child’s kindergarten year, we’re only using two things. Read on. I absolutely loved kindergarten with my oldest. It was our first year homeschooling, and…
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Homeschooling your preschool child can be daunting, but it really can be fun for both you and your child! Read on for 5 tips to get started on the right foot!
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Our top 10 favorite STEM activities for toddlers! Inspire an early love of all things STEM with these hands-on experiments and projects – perfect for little ones! #toddleractivities #stem #stemeducation #learningthroughplay
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10 FUN Fall STEM Activities! Hands-on science experiments, projects, and exploration for the changing season. #fall #stem #education
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20 fun and EASY pumpkin crafts for kids. This great list includes a variety of open-ended play opportunities as well as crafty decorations that will keep little fingers busy all through the fall! Click through for 20 great ideas!
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TOP 20 Preschool STEM Activities that your little one won’t want to miss! Hands-on science experiments, preschool math and coding!
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When looking for stories for kids, don’t miss these 12 amazing authors! Your preschool and kindergarten children will love the friendly, fun characters in these memorable stories, poems, and picture books. Read on to find our very favorite, award winning authors. Funny Stories for Kids 1) Mo Willems You probably already know that rascally pigeon…
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You may be hearing over and over that learning through play is the best way to teach your young child. But what does that mean? And how to you encourage learning through play with your child? Read on for 5 ways to incorporate learning through play in your home in the early years. What…
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10 FUN board games perfect for preschoolers! Practice fine motor, social, and academic skills with these educational board and table games.
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31 days of not scary, friendly Halloween books for preschool aged kiddos. If you have a sensitive little one who loves Halloween but doesn’t love the creepy side, these are for you! 31 Friendly Halloween Books for Preschool 1. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Alex Scheffler An annual favorite in our house, join…
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Find ten lovable, not scary pumpkin books for preschool here, and don’t miss our full list of 31 Days of Friendly Halloween books for this October! 1. Little Boo by Stephen Wunderli A beautifully illustrated story of a pumpkin seed who tries hard to be scary. But he must be patient. Little seeds grow into big…
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Your kiddos will love practicing capital and lowercase letters, counting, and prewriting skills this October with these 5 engaging Halloween centers for preschool or kindergarten. I love using center activities in our homeschool. It gives my child a chance to practice and play independently during school work time. And it gives me a chance to…
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This page includes seven easy Spanish songs to sing to help your child learn Spanish through music! Read on for a list of songs plus lyrics and video links. And don’t forget to download the printable lyrics at the end of this post! Learn Spanish through Music We’ve used a variety of eclectic materials to…
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Find 5 days of ideas, books, crafts, and activities for Read Across America Week!
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The best books to read from birth to college. These will comfort you, surprise, teach, and entertain you. These are the books that will stay with you years after you’ve read them. The ones that you will want to pass on – that I want to pass on to my children. Some are new and…
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Jane Yolen elementary Author Study: A book based unit study where you will find books and activities, meet the author, and a free printable author study pack.
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Mo Willems Author study: Book-based unit study. Find book list and activities, meet the author, and download an 8 page free printable pack.
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Book-based unit study. Find books and activities, meet the author, and download your free printable.
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Friendly Halloween books, movies, activities, recipes, and crafts for sensitive little ones.
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Kindergarten Homeschool Room Tour and 5 Tips on Managing the Mess.
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